From the beginning, it seems, I was always going to be different. I began life upside down, and from then on, I struggled to find my place in the world. At times, the difference was visible: the splint I wore as a young child to correct what was then called ‘clicking hips’; the Bells Palsy that for a while paralysed half my face; the period when I made myself stand out with black make up and spiked hair. At times, the difference wasn’t as obvious: a period of childhood deafness; my sexuality; the feeling that I didn’t quite fit. So when, in high school, I was targeted by bullies, I was never sure why. I could only assume there was something wrong with me.

Like many kids, I endured the casual but brutal name-calling so endemic in schools; the name-calling that spotlights any sign of difference. But I was also targeted by an older…

Interesting timing because I just listened to a news report about a 12 year old shooting his bully. I think your book can help this terrible situation we have found ourselves in when you not only have to deal with the bully but also social media. Wonderful post, and I especially liked the closing about the blogging community. I hope it is a huge success. 🙂

Thanks very much, Judy. What a sad news report. I hope that Myrtle can get to children early. It launched in Canada as Amazon’s #1 Hot New Release in children’s books, and also #1 in its category. I’m hoping to see some American reviews, as that can help the book become known. Thanks again!

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